I met up with Lauren and Suzanne McGrath for lunch a couple months ago. I had some questions about the book-writing process and they were amazingly sweet and generous with their time and advice. And can I tell you how blown away I am with the credentials and collective talent of this mother-daughter duo? Suzanne worked with Martha Stewart for years and Lauren (who is always putting together the most gorgeous outfits – such a great eye on her!) worked at Teen Vogue. They know their stuff and I am so happy to call them friends.
If you’ve not ordered their book Good Bones, Great Pieces yet, you’re missing out on one of the best design books out there. It is informative (I learned a lot from their stories and suggestions), and the photos are crazy-good. They shot a lot of their own work, but also used some designer friend’s work (hello, Miles Redd apartment!) to round out the images.
The premise of the book is that if you’re starting new or redesigning your home, you can make things easy on yourself by focusing on seven foundational pieces of furniture. Each chapter breaks down one of those foundational elements and teaches you about different styles and makes suggestions. It’s a genius concept really, and I love the pieces Suzanne and Lauren suggest.
Today I’m giving away FIVE copies of the Good Bones, Great Pieces book! Just leave a comment here to enter. But don’t fret if your name is not drawn, the book is super affordable (I’ve been giving it as gifts!).
Contest closes Sunday, September 16 at midnight. Winners names will be chosen at random and winners will be emailed. Good luck!
Congrats to the winners who were emailed this week. Thank you all for entering!
count me in!
I'd love the book…I can't wait to decorate my own home (once I'm finally done renting).
How fabulous! We moved away from my dear friend who's a designer and I'm afraid my home has suffered!
katie.muirhead (at) gmail (dot) com
I want one! We just moved and still have lots to decorate!
I'd love a copy of the book!
Oh, my apartment and furniture are a tortured mish-mash. I'd love a copy to set me straight!
I would love to read this book!
This book sounds wonderful. I really need help with decorating!
I'd love to have a copy!
I would love to read this book!
So much to love in all the photos you shared, so I can only imagine the book is 100% awesome.
I would love a copy of this book! :)
would love to read it! that blue dresser is beautiful!
Can't wait to read it!
I would LOVE a copy of this book!! I'm struggling with making me and my husband's place look the way I would like it to. I feel like I have great pieces just what to do with them.
This looks like a great book and just what I need as I'm getting ready to decorate our new home! Thanks for the opportunity
I have heard great reviews on their book and would love to win it! Plus its my birthday today!!
I would love to get a copy!
This book sounds great! I've been contemplating clearing out some dated furniture with good bones, but I think this book could help me update and potentially re-purpose them.
I've been eyeing that book! Thanks for the entry.
I'd love a copy of this book!
I would love to have a copy! It sounds like a great design reference!
HOLLA! (that means "book looks awesome" in awesomer-speak)
We are hoping to move to a bigger home in the next few years. I would LOVE a copy! Great recommendation. And I would love a copy of YOUR future book too. :)
I'd love a copy! Used to read their blog religiously (haven't seen as many posts–probably b/c of this book! :) and they always had the best eye!!
I'm always on the hunt for great design books! I'd love this one!
I'd love a copy of this! What a great giveaway!
This book is going to be a gorgeous fount of inspiration! I'd love a copy!
I read an article about them and would love a copy.
Hi Jenny! I'm a twentysomething just starting to build out my home collection, so this would be a great guidebook!
laurenfraley (at) (google) (dot) (com)
Beautiful pictures!
Pick me, pick me!
pick me! pick me! would love a copy of this as my hubby and i are contemplating 'grown up' furniture for our place. thanks for the giveaway! RY (reisa@risowest.ca)
I would love a copy of this book! We just bought our first home and I could use all the help I can get!
Lovely give-away!! My fingers need new DIY-project ASAP – could need inspirations and how-to's!
THX!
(email: sandra@gregersen.dk)
I'd love a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a fun book!
We are closing on our new house today so this would be put to good use!!!
Jenniferjones333@hotmail.com
i've been meaning to order this book for a little while now… i guess i wait to see if i win here first :-)
Oh, I'd love to have a copy of the book to study! If I don't win, I'm sure it will be on my Christmas list this year.
looks like a great book!
Love their blog, would love the book! And I love LGN! :)
Would love love love a copy!
This has been on my wishlist since it came out! Love their style!
I have been following their blog for some time. They do have amazing eyes and how classic yet full of youth injected their style is.
I hope to see you write a book sometime.
sounds awesome, would love a copy! xo
Wow, I'd love a copy!
I would love some great advice on furniture!
pick me!
Would love a copy! Those ladies are Chic with a capital C.